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M&H DEBUTS SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING SERVICES

(MAY 2020) - M&H is pleased to announce a major addition to its service line with full-spectrum consulting for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk management. M&H assists clients at all levels of need, from planning their first sustainability initiative to enhancing an established ESG culture of sustainable value.

Companies worldwide are placing increasing emphasis on strengthening their ESG performance. In addition to helping reduce safety and environmental risks, sound sustainable practices improve brand perception and public reputation, better prepare a company for regulatory compliance, and increase a firm’s attractiveness to investors.

“ESG issues impact every facet of a company and its operations,“ said Dave Costello, P.E., President of M&H. “Managing sustainability risks properly requires not only changes in processes and procedures, but a transformation in the culture of a company. Our sustainability team assesses how our client’s organization ranks within their peer group, identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops plans to implement those improvements. The ultimate goal is to create sustainable value for our client.”

HELPING PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS

(April 2020) - A group of Rice University MBA Program students is gaining practical experience in a hands-on project management course. M&H’s Business Development Director Paul Jacobs is part of the effort, serving as a sponsor and contributing real-world knowledge and direction to enhance their learning experience.

Practical Lessons

The students are participating in a project management course led by Valerie Walker, Lecturer in Management – Operations Management for the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University. Teams of five students each are tasked with managing a complex, mock development project and presenting their findings to the class at the end of the semester. M&H’s Jacobs is in his second year as a volunteer sponsor for one of the groups.

Jacobs created a scope for the project, challenging his group to develop a new “Acme Energy” production facility offshore Brazil. Although the project is fictitious, details are based on his prior work in engineering offshore platforms and more than 12 years of consulting and E&P company experience.

Communication is Key

In addition to building practical project management skills for the students, Jacobs emphasizes one key principle contributing to their effectiveness as leaders. “Communication is the single most important driver for success,” said Jacobs. “A project manager’s job is not only to communicate with his or her team, but also to facilitate communication between members of the team.”

Jacobs leads status meetings with the team in bi-weekly video conferences. “This is a talented group of individuals and they typically do a good job of asking proper questions. When they need it, it’s my responsibility to question them until they are headed in the right direction.”

COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS

(MARCH 2020) - As we confront the impacts of COVID-19, we want to share information about business continuity efforts for both M&H and your organization.

Health & safety are priority #1.

The M&H executive team is monitoring developments and working proactively to protect our people, customers, and communities. We have implemented additional work space hygiene, social distancing, and other recommended guidelines. Most of our staff has transitioned to remote working and continues to maintain a high level of productivity.

M&H is fully operational.

We are committed to providing uninterrupted, quality service. Our business continuity plan is in place, including contingencies for offsite work and the use of video conferencing, remote data access, and online real-time collaborative applications to maintain productivity and responsiveness.

M&H stands ready to help.

We can assist you in business continuity planning for COVID-19, as well as future threats. We can also provide other services during this crisis, including facilitating Project Hazard Analyses using video conferencing, "real time white board" engineering, and filling staffing needs.

We’re ready to help your business meet the challenges of this unprecedented event. Just call (281) 664-7222.

ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Explore how M&H can partner with you to manage risk throughout your enterprise. We offer a full range of services to decrease operational risk while improving safety within your company, community, and the environment. To learn more, call (281) 664-7222 and see details on Risk Management.

In the coming weeks, you’ll be hearing more about Sustainability/ESG initiatives at M&H. We’ll also provide more information on the suite of services we offer to help your organization develop and improve sustainability programs.

VISIT M&H AT DUG EAGLE FORD

(September 2019) - If you operate in South Texas, production optimization and efficiency in capital spending are top priorities.

You’ll find practical help in achieving them at booth #439 of this year’s DUG Eagle Ford Conference. That’s where M&H representatives will be on-hand to meet you, listen to the challenges you’re facing, and discuss how our consulting expertise can help you reduce costs and drive profitability.

PHIL GROSSWEILER TO MODERATE SPE OFFSHORE SAFETY WEBINAR

The event takes place Tuesday, July 23, at 8:30 am (CDT). For more on the webinar, see the SPE webinar page.

The webinar will discuss the Safety Research Roadmap, which was developed in cooperation with regulators, service providers, and researchers to identify R&D opportunities for improving offshore safety and environmental performance. The final report by the Ocean Energy Safety Institute focuses on the Gulf of Mexico, while incorporating applicable findings and research from all offshore regions where oil and gas is produced.

About Phil Grossweiler

During his 40-year career in the oil and gas industry, Grossweiler has been a frequent contributor to research and efforts to advance industry dialogue about safety and environmental protection. Earlier this year, he served as speaker and moderator for an interactive discussion “GRP Offshore Worker Empowerment and Process Safety” during the SPE Evangeline Section general meeting. In May, he received the Regional Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Social Responsibility Award presented by the SPE Gulf Coast North America Region. He currently chairs the Society of Petroleum Engineers Human Factors Technical Section and is a member of the SPE HSE Advisory Committee.

VISIT M&H AT SGA NATURAL GAS CONNECT

(July 2019) - Meet the M&H team at the Southern Gas Association’s Natural Gas Connect Conference, July 15-17 in San Antonio.

We’re ready to discuss a full range of life cycle solutions and consulting support— from solving facility design problems to fixing HSE manuals, and everything in between.

GROSSWEILER TO RECEIVE SPE AWARD

(May 2019) - The SPE Gulf Coast North America Region has announced that Phil Grossweiler, Principal Consultant for M&H, will receive the Regional Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Social Responsibility Award at the group's annual banquet in Houston on May 23. The award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in environmental protection, health, or safety in oil and gas exploration, drilling, or production operations.

This prestigious honor will be presented to Grossweiler at the 2019 SPE Gulf Coast Section Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet in Houston on May 23. For more on the event, visit the SPE website.

In addition to his current role as Principal Consultant at M&H, Grossweiler’s distinguished career includes serving as Chair of an Advisory Committee to the U.S. Secretary of Energy for Ultra Deepwater R&D programs. He also served on the staff of a Member of U.S. Congress working on energy, science, and climate policy issues. He is Chairperson of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Human Factors Technical Section and a member of the SPE HSE Advisory Committee.

M&H RELOCATES DENVER OFFICE

M&H opened the Denver regional office in 2018 to support the company’s growing client base in the area and facilitate continued expansion. According to Director of Business Development Paul Jacobs, the original decision to open an office in Denver reflects the company’s commitment to deliver exceptional value for customers.

“Responsiveness and field-level support are key components of our value proposition. A year of successful operation in Denver confirms the importance of positioning resources close to the clients who need them.”

Aside from the new address, all other contact information remains the same. For assistance, call 720-230-9400.

JOIN US AT DUG PERMIAN BASIN APRIL 15-17

(April 2019) - M&H will be exhibiting at the DUG Permian Basin exposition, April 15-17 in Fort Worth, TX. M&H experts will be standing by at booth #362 to discuss energy consulting solutions that improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness for a wide range of oil and gas projects.

M&H EXHIBIT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

(February 2019) - M&H will be exhibiting at these upcoming trade shows. If you’re attending, be sure to visit the M&H booth. Our experts will be standing by to discuss your needs and explain how we can help you solve the right problems. We look forward to meeting you!.

M&H PROVIDES ENGINEERING FOR WATER TREATMENT FACILITY

(January 2019) - A leading independent U.S. oil and gas producer selected M&H to provide engineering services for a new produced water treatment facility supporting their operations in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming. M&H launched the project in November 2018 and is providing project management and engineering for process, mechanical, civil, electrical, and instrument disciplines.

“M&H is proud to partner with our clients to support their production operations,” said Paul Jacobs, M&H Director of Business Development. “We appreciate their confidence in our capabilities and look forward to delivering another critical infrastructure project with safety, quality, efficiency, and value.”

The new water treatment facility will separate, filter, and store produced water arriving by pipeline from field operations. Processed water will be reused as needed for continued drilling and fracing operations. M&H will include provisions for subsequent installation of a vapor recovery unit, flare, and associated support equipment to accommodate any future emissions control requirements.

The project is being managed from the M&H Denver location, which opened in the second quarter of 2018.

M&H'S PHIL GROSSWEILER TO LEAD SPE OFFSHORE SAFETY DISCUSSION

(January 2019) - M&H Principal Consultant Phil Grossweiler will serve as speaker and moderator for an interactive discussion seeking input from industry leaders on effecting “game-changing” safety improvements in offshore oil & gas operations. The event will take place during the Society of Petroleum Engineers Evangeline Section general meeting on January 28 at the Petroleum Club in Lafayette, LA.

The meeting will focus on strengthening the safety culture and creating high reliability organizations in offshore operations while exploring ways to advance worker engagement and empowerment.

During the event, entitled “GRP Offshore Worker Empowerment and Process Safety,” Grossweiler will explain the National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program (GRP) and review a 2019 grant opportunity before moderating fish bowl and panel discussions. Attendees will then break into smaller groups for brainstorming. In addition to Grossweiler, panel members will include Keith Seilhan and Patrick Eiland of Veris Global and SEMS II Consultant Mick Will.

Phil Grossweiler is a Principal Consultant at M&H with recent assignments on LNG projects and managing risk in the energy industry. He served as Chair of an Advisory Committee to the U.S. Secretary of Energy for Ultra Deepwater R&D programs. He also served on the staff of a Member of U.S. Congress working on energy, science, and climate policy issues. He was a member of the Planning Committee for the National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program workshop last year on “The Human Factors of Process Safety and Worker Empowerment in the Offshore Oil Industry.”

He is Chairperson of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Human Factors Technical Section and a member of the SPE HSE Advisory Committee. His passion for achieving safe operations stems from service with the U.S. Coast Guard as a first responder and with Exxon as an engineer designing systems for safe operations.

Grossweiler graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He also received MSc Degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

VISIT M&H AT THE OSHA OIL & SAFETY CONFERENCE

(October 2018) - Come see how safety concepts become safety culture at the 2018 OSHA Oil & Safety Conference. The M&H team will be on-hand at booth #523 to discuss how we can help you protect people and the environment on your next project.

M&H OPENS DENVER OFFICE

The location offers clients a full scope of services, including Engineering, Technical Writing, EAM/CMMS, and Risk Management.

According to M&H President Dave Costello, P.E., "We're pleased to expand our presence in this key oil and gas region and position resources closer to a number of our clients. This new location is an important part of our growth initiatives and a key to providing superior service to clients both now and for years to come.”

M&H is a full-service engineering and consulting firm serving oil and gas industry clients since 1978.

M&H CELEBRATES FORTY YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

(January 2018) - In 1978, Ed Maitland and Tom Hoge opened a small engineering firm in Houston, TX. Their goals were simple: innovate, strive for excellence and put the customer first. The oil and gas industry rose and fell and people came and went. But the principles of Maitland and Hoge remained the same.

Forty years later, this legacy lives on as M&H.

Today, M&H offers a complete range of engineering and consulting services for oil and gas applications and serves clients worldwide. After 40 years of service, M&H is an industry leader positioned for continued growth and innovation.